Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments

We heard last week that Yacht Club Games will be entirely responsible for the Shovel Knight amiibo. Nintendo is licensing the technology, but it’s pretty much up to the studio to get the figure into consumers’ hands.

This is something that Yacht Club Games reiterated to Destructoid at PAX Prime 2015. He additionally revealed that the Shovel Knight amiibo will be produced in the same factory as Disney Infinity figures.

Velasco said:

“We’re basically licensing the amiibo technology from Nintendo, and they’ve been overseeing it every step of the way. From the design, to how the amiibo functions in the game, to making sure that it was all just perfect in every way.”

“But we’re the ones that are dealing with the manufacturing and distribution, we’re the ones that are talking with the toy and sculpture people. Even things like the packaging.”

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 3 Comments

More footage of Hyper Light Drifter has come in via a video from GameSpot. We’ve posted it below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 34 Comments

On his personal Facebook page, Devil’s Third creator Tomonobu Itagaki commented on the reviews the Wii U game has been receiving thus far. The average score currently sits at a 41 percent on Metacritic.

Itagaki acknowledged the negative critical reception, but feels that “most of the people reviewing the game weren’t given a chance to evaluate it properly.” Whereas Devil’s Third’s online play was designed “to be enjoyed together with tons of people”, he has the impression that “dozens of reviewers were only allowed to try the game in a closed environment.” Itagaki added that he values player feedback to a much greater extend.

Head past the break for Itagaki’s full message.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Polygon has posted a video featuring 18 minutes of footage from FAST Racing Neo. Check it out below.

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Nintendo has brought out another new trailer for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Give it a watch below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, Screenshots, Wii U eShop | 2 Comments

Several new games are launching this week on the European Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a peak at the gallery below.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 17 Comments

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart! Monster Hunter X has taken the top spot, and Dragon Quest XI is quickly climbing up.

Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 6 and August 19.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 2 Comments

The official Nintendo online store has dropped the price of refurbished 2DS systems. Currently, the Crimson Red and Electric Blue units are both going for $60. Orders can be placed on the store here.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments

All N64 Virtual Console games on the Wii U cost $9.99 – with one exception. Sin & Punishment, which launched on the North American eShop this past Thursday, has an asking price of $11.99.

Those of you who picked up the original Virtual Console release on Wii can upgrade and nab the new Wii U version at a discounted price. Despite the slight increase in cost ($12 as opposed to $10), the upgrade is still just $2 like all other Wii to Wii U upgrades.

Thanks to TruExtent for the tip.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U eShop | 0 comments

Sin & Punishment: Star Successor finally launched on the North American Wii U eShop this past Thursday. For a look at it in action, check out the video below.

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